Liga Nacional Round 6 (Regular Season): PSM lose to Chimaltenango

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game of round 6 took place in Chimaltenango between two undefeated teams where Chimaltenango beat PSM (5-1) 69-52 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of PSM. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Undefeated Chimaltenango (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola. PSM at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chimaltenango. PSM will play next round against strong Huehuetenango trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chimaltenango will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Very significant was Peten's (#6) 52-48 road victory against 5th ranked Jalapa. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jalapa. Peten (3-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jalapa at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Peten will play against Amatitlan P. (#6) at home in the next round. Jalapa will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Amatitlan between Amatitlan P. and El Progreso. Seventh ranked Amatitlan P. (2-2) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked El Progreso (1-5). Amatitlan P. managed to escape with a 2-point win 65-63 in the game for the sixth place. Amatitlan P. moved-up to sixth place. Loser El Progreso dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Tecpan and Jutiapa. Amatitlan P. will meet higher ranked Peten (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. El Progreso will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Antigua FC won against Jutiapa on the opponent's court 64-53. Winless Patulul lost to defending champion Solola in a home game 45-84. San Jose recorded a loss to Tecpan on the road 58-62. Salcaja defeated Huehuetenango on its own court 103-91.



Chimaltenango - PSM 69-52

The most important game of round 6 took place in Chimaltenango between two undefeated teams where Chimaltenango beat PSM (5-1) 69-52 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of PSM. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chimaltenango (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola. PSM at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chimaltenango. PSM will play next round against strong Huehuetenango trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chimaltenango will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.

Jalapa - Peten 48-52

Very significant was Peten's (#6) 52-48 road victory against 5th ranked Jalapa. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jalapa. Peten (3-2) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jalapa at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Peten will play against Amatitlan P. (#6) at home in the next round. Jalapa will have a break next round.

Amatitlan P. - El Progreso 65-63

A very close game took place in Amatitlan between Amatitlan P. and El Progreso. Seventh ranked Amatitlan P. (2-2) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked El Progreso (1-5). Amatitlan P. managed to escape with a 2-point win 65-63 in the game for the sixth place. Amatitlan P. moved-up to sixth place. Loser El Progreso dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Tecpan and Jutiapa. Amatitlan P. will meet higher ranked Peten (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. El Progreso will have a break next round.

Jutiapa - Antigua FC 53-64

Very expected game when 9th ranked Jutiapa (1-5) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Antigua FC (3-2) 64-53 on Saturday. Antigua FC moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jutiapa lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with El Progreso and Tecpan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Patulul - Solola 45-84

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Solola (5-0) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Patulul (0-5) 84-45 on Saturday. Solola have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chimaltenango. Loser Patulul still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Nahuala. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Tecpan - San Jose 62-58

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked San Jose (1-4) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Tecpan (1-5) 62-58 on Saturday. Tecpan left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with El Progreso and Jutiapa. Loser San Jose keeps the sixth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Salcaja - Huehuetenango 103-91

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Salcaja (3-2) beat at home one of their biggest challengers Huehuetenango (4-2) 103-91 on Saturday. Salcaja moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Huehuetenango keeps the fourth position with two games lost. Salcaja will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Huehuetenango will play against PSM (#3) in San Pedro Sacatepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.